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Products of EUPHORIA SECRETS (5)

GREEK MOUNTAIN TEA

HYSSOP

LEMON VERBENA

OREGANO

ROSEMARY

EUPHORIA SECRETS is a Greek company in Central Greece, established in 2014, in the field of aromatic and pharmaceutical herbs, with an increasing network of export activity. The company produces all of its products οn privately owned land, processing them in newly – built factory, following traditional practices for collection by using modern techniques and facilities, in order to retain the highest quality characteristics of each product. Products are then packaged and forwarded to the market.

Hygiene and production checks take place at all stages, starting from the field until the final point of distribution in order to guarantee consistent quality to our customers.

The company consists of farmers, agricultural producers, scientists and entrepreneurs.

GREEK MOUNTAIN TEA

Mountain tea is part of the family Lamiaceae of the genus Sideritis. The genus includes over 100 species, mainly found in Mediterranean countries, the Canary Islands and North Asia. In Greece there are approximately 17 species of which the best known are:

•Tea Euboea: Sideritis Euboea,

•Tea Olympus: Sideritis Scardica,

•Tea Taygetus: Sideritis Clantestina

•Tea Crete (Malotira): Sideritis Syriaca,

•Tea Parnassus: SideritisRaeseri.

It is an aromatic, medicinal, herbaceous, perennial plant, although some species are annual. The part of the plant being collected is the inflorescence in full bloom together with 5-6 cm of stems. The flowering stems are typically dried so that they can be used for a long time.

Research shows that mountain tea has anti-inflammatory, analgesic and anti-oxidant properties (some species are comparable to green tea), as well as antibacterial and immunomodulatory. It is also known for protecting the gastrointestinal tract, and contains substances with antidepressant functions.

In almost all Mediterranean countries it is used as a herb for various purposes. As a beverage it has many beneficial properties, which are due to components of its essential oil. The beverage is palatable and can be consumed hot or cold, plain or preferably with honey.

The quality is proportional to the altitude: increased height is typically associated with higher quality.

How to use:

Beverage preparation: Add some leaves and flowers of the herb to water (quantity of a cup) and boil for 5 minutes. Then strain it and drink it plain or with honey.

HYSSOP

Hyssop, scientifically known as Hyssopusofficinalis, is a herbaceous plant of the genus Hyssopus, native the Southern Europe, the Middle East and the region surrounding the Caspian Sea.

Its name comes from the Hebrew “Esop”, often mentioned in the Bible. Hyssop has been known since ancient times: Hippocrates used it in cases of pleurisy and Dioscorides used it in respiratory diseases, especially asthma, coughs, bronchitis and the fluid retention combined with rue.

Its action is anticonvulsant, expectorant, sweating and sedative. Its anticonvulsant activity is due to the substance thujone, contained in its essential oil. Other substances contained in the essential oil of Hyssop are Flavonoids, Diosmin, Linoleic acid and Tannic acid up to 8%, volatile oils etc.

As an infusion it is mainly used as a nerve-stimulant to common flu due to its sweating properties, chronic catarrh, coughing and bronchitis. It can be combined with thyme, lavender, Cumaea, Agrimonia Eupatoria and Eucalyptus.

Its essential oil is also used for massages by dissolving 10 drops of hyssop oil in 20 ml of almond oil.

How to use:

Beverage: Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of dried herb in a cup of boiling water and leave it covered for 10-15 minutes. Then, strain and drink. Sweetener may be added, preferably honey.

LEMON VERBENA

Lemon Verbena, scientifically known as Louise Lippiacitriodora, is part of the Verbenaceae family of plants (which includes about 250 species). It is native to Western South America and was brought to Europe by the Spanish in the 17th century. It is a perennial deciduous plant with a height of 1 to 2.5 meters, with lanceolate serrated, pale green leaves and small white or red flowers, strong scent and lemon flavor.

The leaves, the young shoots and the essential oils of Lemon Verbena are being used culinary, pharmaceutical and cosmetic uses, such as in perfumery, confectionary, beverages, etc. Generally, lemon verbena helps to detoxify the body, eliminate the superfluous water and accelerate the burning of cellulite either as a tea, beverage, tincture or essential oil. In this way it helps to reduce obesity, firm the skin, regulate the metabolism, appetite and diuresis. Consuming a cup of verbena, half an hour before meals for 1-2 months, effectively helps in weight loss. Also as a beverage, it is beneficial for diseases of the digestive system, such as diarrhea and bleeding and to relieve from migraines. Finally, the essential oil can be used in wounds, nerve pains, headaches and ear pain.

How to use:

Beverage: After boiling the water, remove from the heat, add the recommended dose of the herb, cover and leave for 5-10 minutes. Then strain and drink.

Infusion: The infusion is indicated for hard plant parts such as roots, stems and hard leaves. In this case, boil the recommended dose of the herb for 5 minutes, strain it and drink it.

Essential Oil (derived from the distillation of the herb and only): A minimal amount (one to two drops) can be used for external use.

OREGANO

Oregano, scientifically known as Oreganum Vulgare, is a bushy plant native to the Mediterranean and Central Asia. The etymology of the name comes from two ancient Greek words: όρος and γόνος meaning the bright mountain. Oregano grows in sunny, arid, stony and dry - arid lands, but never in wet and swampy. In Greece, the most common variety is the Hirtum. The quality of Greek Oregano is probably the best in the world. Wild oregano can be found at all altitudes and in all regions of the country.

It is bushy shrub that reaches a height up to 80 cm with leaves of length up to 4cm and white flowers. It is an excellent bee plant. Oregano is being harvested between June and July, before and during the early stages of flowering when there is a greater amount of essential oil. The essential oil content varies from 3-5% and in exceptional cases and only in Greek oregano can reach 7%.

The main substances contained in the essential oil are the carvacrol and the thymol, to which the potent biological activity of oregano is attributed. Oregano has strong antioxidant activity, which is due to the flavonoids it contains. According to a research study by the University of Georgetown USA the main constituents of oregano (carvacrol and thymol), can contribute to inhibiting the growth of many fungi and bacteria. The study also showed that oregano kills germs in the same way as antibiotics such as penicillin, streptomycin. The essential oil inhibits yeast growth, partly responsible for the oral infections and vaginitis. A study of the University of Long Island (U.S.A.) suggests that the carvacrol preservatives could be used to treat prostate cancer. Its antioxidant action slows down aging because of the cell protection of the cells. In 20gr. Oregano contains 10mg vitamin C and 3.6mg vitamin E that protects the gums, teeth and red blood cells.

How to use

As a beverage: Tea oregano helps in hypertension, atherosclerosis, facilitates the mobility of intestines, digestion and relax the nervous system.

In cooking: Can be used in meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, salads etc.

ROSEMARY

Rosemary, scientifically known as Rosmaritus officinalis, is part of the Lamiaceae family the genus Rosmarinus. It is a woody perennial herb, native to the Mediterranean region with fragrant evergreen needle-like leaves with dense, short, woolly hair and white, purple, or blue flowers.

Its Greek name consists of the words tree (δέντρο) and incense (λιβάνι) while its Latin name consist of the words dew Ros and sea marinus or dew of the sea. It’s being used in cooking (in both fresh and dried form), as a pharmaceutical plant (beverage or tincture), in confectionery as an essential oil, in aromatotherapy, cosmetics and food technology.

Rosemary contains the antioxidants carnosic acid and carnosol. Recent studies suggested that it improves the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats, while being mentioned in possible cases of reducing weight, cholesterol and blood glucose. Other properties: antibacterial, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, improves blood circulation and memory enhancement. It is also being used against dandruff, indigestion, eczemata and stomach infections.

Forms: fresh, dried, essential oil, beverage, tincture.

In cooking, it is being used in seafood, fish (especially mackerel),beef, pork, lamb, sauces, omelettes, soups, vegetables and oven potatoes.

To prepare a beverage just add a teaspoon in cup of boiling water, leave it for 5 minutes and strain. Honey can also be added.